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If you were unable to attend our open evenings, you are still very welcome to book a private tour to discover more about life here at St Thomas More Secondary and 6th Form.
We are a friendly, successful and supportive community, rated Good by Ofsted in 2023.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Welcome to St Thomas More Secondary School and Sixth Form.
St Thomas More is a Catholic Secondary School and Sixth Form in Bedford is a caring community, we value and celebrate the achievements of all. We have at our heart an intrinsic belief in the value of every child and a mission to allow all members of our community to fulfil their potential. We expect the very best for our students and we expect the very best from our students.
We offer a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities and recognise that each child is unique. So, learners must learn, dancers must dance, footballers must play, scientists must investigate and lovers of stories must read!
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If you are looking for a Secondary School place in Bedford, we warmly welcome you to @STMBedford on October 3rd 6pm-8.30pm to discover what we can offer you! To find out more and book online please visit https://t.co/6pliHkdkab or scan the QR code below #STMLifeinallitsfullness https://t.co/yvqNuY5WUg
1 month ago
It certainly isn't every day that you see yourself amongst the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus! Congratulations Emmanuel Minka, a @SamsungUK Solve for Tomorrow competition finalist (16-18 years), after pitching his wearable device for victims of Stroke #STMlifeinallitsfullness https://t.co/3SiX0U9Hq8
4 months ago
We’re offering parents a £50 school uniform grant if your child is changing from primary to secondary & eligible for free school meals. You will need to access the voucher from the school they will be attending. Visit https://t.co/I2eeQscp5S for more info #TogetherForBedford https://t.co/st55dfmwlO
4 months ago
We were blown away by the support for our @Tesco Stronger Starts fundraiser, thank you A very special thank you to the person who discovered the hidden golden disc, worth £5000, and chose to support our library project! We are extremely thankful! #STMlifeinallitsfullness https://t.co/Alf4EVYZO4
5 months ago
️⛹️⛹️⚽️ We are delighted to share that we have once again been awarded the GOLD Sports Award, in recognition of the excellent sporting opportunities and support provided to students @STMBedford #stmlifeinallitsfullness #stmcommunity #goldaward #sportsmark https://t.co/j9JftfOq2F
5 months ago
It's the feast of St Thomas More this week so what better time to visit my old school @STMBedford with @AHLGould and @maxine_coaching to talk about training to teach with @_BSTP ? Thanks to everyone who came to see us and to STM staff for organising. #traintoteach https://t.co/LDSBUaF6MD
5 months ago
I visited Cambodia recently and saw how @socceraid for @UNICEF_uk donations have created safe spaces for Children. These spaces mean children can play and learn safely, away from the dangers outside. As every child should. If you can, please donate https://t.co/Itil7VhHHG https://t.co/cyiopCk8VL
5 months ago
@STMBedford Bedford School Operations Coordinator ⏰ Permanent; Full Time ️ to apply please head to @mynewterm https://t.co/z9e7oLg2Dt @RC_Employment @RCNorthampton @OlicatSchools #OLICATcommunity
6 months ago
A pleasure to talk to Year 12s @STMBedford about my career, offer some advice as they start to think about university options & discuss the journeys they will take. Really enjoyed meeting them via #speakerforschool @speakrs4schools . Shout out for @kingsbschool too! https://t.co/cZgWzp3gyp
6 months ago
@STMBedford Bedford Teacher of DT/Food Technology ⏰ Permanent; Part Time ️ to apply please head to @mynewterm https://t.co/9wrQqNwXFH @OlicatSchools @RC_Employment @RCNorthampton #OLICATcommunity
6 months ago
Happy Easter! May you all have a wonderful day celebrating hope, joy, life and love! #OLICATcommunity https://t.co/evL8WYhMDk
7 months ago
Thank you and well done to our Language Ambassador Team (Yr 10s and 11s), who promote and celebrate our diversity of cultures and languages. The year 7s helped with the Easter bake sale and did a wonderful job! https://t.co/EeX4fIX7uy #STMlifeinallitsfullness #STMcommunity https://t.co/ePlodJspEv
8 months ago
If you or your child lives in Bedford and is off to university in September you could benefit from a Harpur Trust bursary to help cover the costs of studying. The deadline to apply is 23 April. Find out if you're eligible at https://t.co/0G4xbpHco9 #University #Bursary https://t.co/tV7pApbjwo
8 months ago
@STMBedford Bedford Teacher of Science ⏰ Permanent; Full Time ️ to apply please head to @mynewterm https://t.co/LkGSR0j4Wk @RC_Employment @RCNorthampton @OlicatSchools #OLICATcommunity
8 months ago
Members of our St Vincent de Paul Youth, inspired by Miss Sperryn and Miss Hickey, made 75 sandwiches and cakes for the local Night Shelter. Thank you to everyone who donated their food, space and time to support our local community #STMlifeinallitsfullness #STMcommunity https://t.co/6gahaiIsdg
8 months ago
Thank you for all the donations to our @CAFODSchools fundraiser supporting students on their Big Lent Walk next week and motivating Mr Hopkins as he takes on the 26.2mile challenge @LondonMarathon!♂️ #STMLifeinallitsFullness #STMcommunity https://t.co/H84aIF7g1B https://t.co/DENc96tpCf
8 months ago
Well done Jason and team! https://t.co/F0RSXUDuRr
8 months ago
Our pre-loved uniform sale was a great success and thank you to all who came along! We raised £245 for the school and will be running another again very soon. #STMcommunity #STMLifeinallitsfullness #sustainability #prelovedclothes https://t.co/Pls8ibr5Wo
8 months ago
Do something amazing this weekend! On Saturday 16 March, between 12 - 1pm, find a Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Token in a participating store and help a children’s group in your area win a £5,000 grant. To find out more visit: https://t.co/NMSZ68Vmy3 https://t.co/k11DqJhbno
8 months ago
TODAY! Pre-loved uniform sale in the main hall from 3.45-5.45pm! Please come along and find yourself a bargain, cash only. The PTA meeting follows at 6pm - we look forward to seeing you there! #STMcommunity #prelovedclothes https://t.co/ZVv72pbFRn
8 months ago